Māori cultural adviser

Māori cultural advisers help organisations to engage and work with Māori by developing and applying cultural capability.

Also known as

Chief Māori adviser, principal adviser Māori strategy, Māori development manager, general manager Māori, Māori engagement adviser, deputy chief executive pou matua, principal adviser capability Māori

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • May travel locally to meetings
  • Need to lead others, communicate well and identify and solve problems

Salary information

MOST COMMON
UPPER
LOWER
$100K-$190K 100000

Typical tasks

  • Develop and support cultural competency and capability
  • Design and implement cultural programmes
  • Establish a cultural competency strategy and approach
  • Promote Māori principles and values
  • Support te reo Māori use
  • Promote diversity and cultural inclusiveness
  • Implement the Māori worldview
  • Build relationships with iwi and crown agencies
  • Embed Te Tiriti principles

Outlook

Organisations across New Zealand are placing greater emphasis on building meaningful relationships with Māori, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and incorporating te ao Māori perspectives into decision-making. This is increasing demand for cultural guidance across many sectors. Internationally, there is growing recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems and culturally informed approaches, creating opportunities for greater engagement and collaboration.

What employers and industry want in graduates

  • Strong understanding of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse groups
  • Clear communication and facilitation skills
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Ability to provide informed advice and guidance
  • Respect for different perspectives and communities

AUT programmes

The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.

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